Books with title Daydreamer

In these seven interlinked stories the grown-up Peter reveals the secret journeys, metamorphoses and adventures of his childhood. Living somewhere between dream and reality Peter experiences magical transformations when he swaps bodies with William, the family cat, the baby Kenneth and, in the final story, wakes up as a twelve-year-old inside a grown-up body and experiences the adventure of falling in love.

A delightful literary foray for adults and children alike, from the inexhaustible imagination of Booker Prize-winning, best-selling author Ian McEwan. In these seven exquisitely interlinked episodes, the grown-up protagonist Peter Fortune reveals the secret journeys, metamorphoses, and adventures of his childhood. Living somewhere between dream and reality, Peter experiences fantastical transformations: he swaps bodies with the wise old family cat; exchanges existences with a cranky infant; encounters a very bad doll who has come to life and is out for revenge; and rummages through a kitchen drawer filled with useless objects to discover some not-so-useless cream that actually makes people vanish. Finally, he wakes up as an eleven-year-old inside a grown-up body and embarks on the truly fantastic adventure of falling in love. Moving, dreamlike, and extraordinary, The Daydreamer marks yet another imaginative departure for Ian McEwan.

Julie Aim knows one thing: the world ending sucks more than she thought it would.Captured by the school, Julie is isolated from Tommy, Carrie, Ben, and Jackie, and is tasked with rescuing Harry, saving herself, and stopping the apocalypse. As you do. With the school and the Petersons closing in on her, Julie has no choice but to rise up to her destiny in the fight of her life.'Daydreamers' is the sixth and final book in the Dreamer Chronicles.

A delightful literary foray for adults and children alike, from the inexhaustible imagination of Booker Prize-winning, best-selling author Ian McEwan. In these seven exquisitely interlinked episodes, the grown-up protagonist Peter Fortune reveals the secret journeys, metamorphoses, and adventures of his childhood. Living somewhere between dream and reality, Peter experiences fantastical transformations: he swaps bodies with the wise old family cat; exchanges existences with a cranky infant; encounters a very bad doll who has come to life and is out for revenge; and rummages through a kitchen drawer filled with useless objects to discover some not-so-useless cream that actually makes people vanish. Finally, he wakes up as an eleven-year-old inside a grown-up body and embarks on the truly fantastic adventure of falling in love. Moving, dreamlike, and extraordinary, The Daydreamer marks yet another imaginative departure for Ian McEwan.

Imagination is a true gift, but only the ambitious can turn it into reality...Growing up as the black sheep in the family is tough. Beth struggles to pull through and prove to the people near and dear to her that even with a baby and no college future she will be able to fight against all odds and come out on top. Her best friend was a bad influence; she lied about her age, had a baby with a rock star, and her parents lost all respect for her. But she keeps her chin up, even when she's betrayed by those who matter most.Life takes a twisted turn when a reckless party results in a fatal car accident leaving Beth torn and broken. Will stumbling down the wrong path in life lead her to horrible failure, or will it take her directly to everything she has ever wanted and dreamed about?Join Beth as she shares her inner-most thoughts with the world. You'll be diving into a story you'll never forget.

Peter Fortune is a daydreamer. He's a quiet ten year old who can't help himself from dropping out of reality and into the amazing world of his vivid imagination. His daydreams are fantastic and fascinating - only in the bizarre and disturbing world of dreams can he swap bodies with the family cat and his baby cousin, Kenneth, or wipe out his entire family with vanishing cream.

This thrilling sequel to Traveler doles out adventure and heartbreak in equal measure as it takes readers through a kaleidoscope of intricately crafted worlds of wonder, discovery, and danger.You’re still you no matter where you go.Jessa has learned the hard way that traveling to alternate dimensions isn’t all delicious, glittering desserts and fancy parties: it also means accidentally running into people she thought she'd never see again. Still mourning a devastating loss, Jessa isn’t really prepared for the arrival of a reckless version of someone she once loved who is now bent on revenge. Add an increasingly complicated relationship with her best friend Ben, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the threat of the multiverse collapsing, and Jessa’s got a lot on her plate. She may be destined to help save an infinite multitude of worlds… but in the end, all Jessa really wants to do is save her friends.In Dreamer, the young adult fantasy follow up to Traveler, author L. E. DeLano delivers a gripping, emotional story that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. Praise for Traveler:"Featuring skillful world-building and carefully plotted suspense, this novel will leave readers eagerly awaiting the sequel." ―School Library Journal“DeLano’s debut novel is full of mystery, action, and romance. Her masterful storyline will keep readers guessing until the very last sentence.” ―VOYA“Spicy, electric and unputdownable. LOVED IT.” ―sfinnamore, reader on SwoonReads.com

Parker is your normal teenage with some very abnormal problems. Amongst these problems are an absentee father, bullying, anxiety, and Logan; the girl who he's madly in love with, but isn't real. When a real-life romance becomes a possibility for him, Parker must choose between Logan and his new interest. However, the road to his happiness is not so simple.